Fire Breaks Out at Rochester Flat: One Person Treated for Smoke Inhalation

Fire Breaks Out at Rochester Flat: One Person Treated for Smoke Inhalation

Emergency services were called to a residential fire at a flat on Maidstone Road in Rochester on Saturday morning (7 June), prompting a swift response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The blaze was reported at 11:49am, with three fire engines sent to the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used high-pressure hose reel jets to […]

Body Found in Search for Missing Ilford Woman Yajaira Castro Mendez

Body Found in Search for Missing Ilford Woman Yajaira Castro Mendez

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Yajaira Castro Mendez, a woman who went missing from Ilford last week, have confirmed that a body has been discovered during search operations in Hampshire. While formal identification is yet to take place, Yajaira’s family has been informed of the development and is being supported by specially trained officers.  Search […]

Tributes Paid to Christopher Packer, 54, After Tragic Draycote Water Drowning

Tributes Paid to Christopher Packer, 54, After Tragic Draycote Water Drowning

The grieving wife of Christopher Packer, a beloved father and avid fisherman who tragically lost his life after falling into Draycote Water near Rugby, has paid an emotional tribute to the 54-year-old, describing him as a man who “brought happiness, joy and laughter to all he met.” Christopher was reported missing on Thursday 29 May […]

Bradford Knife Fight Leaves 19-Year-Old Man Dead: Eight Arrested in Major Police Investigation

Bradford Knife Fight Leaves 19-Year-Old Man Dead: Eight Arrested in Major Police Investigation

A 19-year-old man has tragically died following a violent knife fight in Bradford, prompting a major investigation by West Yorkshire Police. The fatal altercation occurred on Newton Street during the afternoon of Friday 6 June 2025, sparking widespread shock across the local community. What Happened in Bradford? At approximately 2:30pm, emergency services responded to reports […]

CCTV Appeal After £500 Bulk Theft from Maidstone Holland & Barrett

CCTV Appeal After £500 Bulk Theft from Maidstone Holland & Barrett

Kent Police have released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into the bulk theft of over £500 worth of health supplements from a shop in Maidstone. The incident took place on 7 April 2025 at the Holland & Barrett store in The Mall shopping centre, where it is alleged that a man stole […]

Teenage Boy Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car in Crayford

Teenage Boy Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car in Crayford

A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car on Crayford Way this afternoon. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and the London Air Ambulance, were called to the scene at around 4.45pm following reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The Metropolitan Police confirmed […]